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Workers Comp Premium, Loss, Market Trends Support Its Ongoing Success

Triple-I: Workers Compensation

By William Nibbelin, Senior Research Actuary, Triple-I The workers compensation insurance industry experienced its second-best underwriting result in the past 20 years in 2023, with a net combined ratio of 87, according to Triple-Is latest Issues Brief. A combined ratio under 100 indicates a profit.

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Falling Work Comp Rates: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

R&R Insurance

On October 1, 2024 Wisconsin continued its trend entering a ninth consecutive year of reduced workers compensation insurance rates. It's the same story as was originally published in 2019, just more intense! Rates in 2024 fell an average of 10.5% compared to 2023, which is the most dramatic reduction in over a decade.

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Understanding the Impact of Frequency and Severity on Workers’ Compensation Premiums

AMAXX

When it comes to calculating workerscompensation premiums, two critical factors play a significant role: the frequency and severity of claims. Frequency: The Stronger Driver of Premiums In the world of workers’ compensation, frequency refers to how often claims are filed.

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Blog Post: Frequently Asked Questions on Complex Employment Issues for California Workers’ Compensation

LexisNexis

If the PEO’s insurance company is paying benefits, there is no need to join the servicing agent or special employer. If a PEO or employee leasing company claims to be self-insured, investigate that claim. effective 1-1-2013, prohibits PEOs and employee leasing companies from self-insurance. Labor Code section 3701.9,

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Economic Trends Bode Well for Workers Comp, But Emerging Issues Warrant Attention

Triple-I: Workers Compensation

Workers compensation insurance provides for the cost of medical care, rehabilitation, and wage replacement for injured workers and death benefits for the dependents of persons killed in work-related accidents. Combined ratio represents the difference between claims and expenses paid and premiums collected by insurers.

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Blog Post: New title! Complex Employment Issues for California Workers' Compensation

LexisNexis

The issues of employment arise every day at the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board and there is robust litigation over that issue. This publication is intended for everyone who appears before the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board or who may adjust claims involving work-related injuries.